The Illinois football program needs to get back on the winning track, and Rutgers might be the right solution.
These two programs go way back. The Illini and Scarlet Knights have a history dating back to the 1800s, but they haven’t played that often. This will only be the 10th time they have ever played, and it is a big one for both teams.
Here is the Illinois football vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights – How to watch, weather, and series history
- Illinois football vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights – How to watch
You can find the matchup between Illinois and Rutgers on NBC this weekend. It will start at 11:00 a.m. CT/12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 1, in Champaign, Illinois. You can also catch the game on FuboTV with this link.
- Illinois football vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights – Weather
We are later in the season, and that means cooler weather. You are looking at a high of 52 degrees on Saturday in Champaign, while the low checks in at 32 degrees. It won’t be a breezy day, but it is projected to be overcast for the entirety.
- Illinois football vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights – Series history
The series between Illinois and Rutgers didn’t start heating up until the Scarlet Knights joined the Big Ten. There were only two meetings before then.
Illinois has only played Rutgers nine times in the history of the two programs, with the Illini currently controlling the series 6-3.
This Illinois run has come on the heels of the Orange and Blue going 4-1 in the last five, which includes a comeback 38-31 victory last season in New Jersey. Needing a win, and the game being in Champaign, look for Illinois to take another one from the Scarlet Knights.